Unidentified woman abducts child in Anambra, police seek public help

The Anambra State Police Command has appealed to members of the public for information that could assist in rescuing a three-year-old boy, allegedly abducted by an unidentified woman in Obosi, located in Idemili North Local Government Area.

In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the child, identified as Chimaobi Nwadike, was taken while under the care of his mother.

“The Anambra State Police Command seeks assistance from members of the public, especially residents of Anambra State, regarding a case of child stealing that occurred on 26th September 2025 at Obosi, Idemili North LGA.

“Preliminary information reveals that the victim, Master Chimaobi Nwadike, a 3-year-old boy, was stolen by an unidentified woman while in the custody of his mother,” the statement read.

The Command has urged anyone with relevant information regarding the whereabouts of the child or the suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact the Command via its emergency numbers.

In a separate incident last week, the police arrested 45-year-old Okwuchukwu Ezimuo for allegedly stabbing his relative to death during a dispute over family land in Umunocha Village, Awka-Etiti, situated in Idemili South Local Government Area.

According to the police, the suspect allegedly struck the deceased, 65-year-old Joseph Dike, in the chest during an argument on Monday evening, resulting in the victim’s death.